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Acura MDX vs. Cadillac STS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Cadillac STS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,440

Acura MDX   
Difference: $15,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,023

Acura MDX   
Difference: $13,938

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelMDXSTS
TrimBaseV8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,930 $55,910
Base Invoice $39,410 $52,276
Advance Package 9,625  
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG   11,940
Advance Package 8,728  
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG   9,910
Options (change) 9,625 11,940
Options (change) 8,728 9,910
Destination 885 775
Total Price $53,440 $68,625
Total Invoice $49,023 $62,961

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac STS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,222
Model Year20112009
ModelMDXSTS
TrimBaseV8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6320hp V8
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10300, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19235/50-18
Total Price$53,440$68,625
Adjustments for Features-2,4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,950$68,625
Total Invoice$49,023$62,961
Adjustments for Features-2,2840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,739$62,961

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year20112009
ModelMDXSTS
TrimBaseV8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,330$5,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,490$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2840

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See a complete comparison of Acura MDX vs. Cadillac STS features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year20112009
ModelMDXSTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in116.4 in
Length191.6 in196.7 in
Width78.5 in72.6 in
Height68.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,551 lb.3,974 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.9 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		83.5 ft313.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura MDX vs. Cadillac STS specs.

Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
255/50HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested277570%
Total Not Requested121530%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Preferred Equipment Group 1SG
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
235/50WR18 tires200No
255/45WR18 tires200No
Termporary spare tire150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested470069%
Total Not Requested207531%

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